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The Martin children were shocked when the door burst open and their brother Wayne strode in, his face grim. "Five of my piglets completely disappeared overnight!" The next morning three more were missing. Had the piglets been carried off by ... Learn more

As widespread persecution enveloped Belgium during the late 1500s, Elizabeth and her husband Marcus faithfully encouraged other believers. But how could Elizabeth do her part when her days became filled with sickness? Could she still fulfill... Learn more

Lured by the promise of adventure, travel, and a large bonus, Aaron Stauffer turned his back on his training and his mother's tears and enlisted to fight in the Civil War. His heart swelled with pride and patriotism as he shouldered his newl... Learn more

Rusty and Ryan were best friends. They did everything together. Being a puppy, Rusty has some things to learn. And so does Ryan. Read about the time Rusty went to school and also to church. Find out how Rusty became a hero. The fun continues... Learn more

“Don’t be so shy, Linny,” Sharilyn’s friends and family tell her. Sharilyn does not like when people call her shy. She knows she isn’t as talkative as some of her friends, but that doesn’t make her shy, does it?When Sharilyn almost misses an... Learn more

Alex slipped his hand into his pocket. Something did not feel right. His pocketknife, the one he had found in the dirt under the deck, was gone!

Alex's foster family had told him about Jesus. Does God really answer prayer?

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If you've enjoyed CLE's Reading series, you'll love the selections in this new collection of stories.

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Andy's pocketknife was the best thing he owned. Andy carried his pocketknife everywhere. One day, Andy even carried it to church, where pocketknives do not belong. He had a big surprise waiting for him–and an even bigger surprise fifty... Learn more

We all know God hears and answers prayer. But how many of us have launched out in faith as George Mueller did? Mueller obeyed the Lord's leading and began several orphans' homes, depending entirely on God to supply what was needed. He asked ... Learn more

Anthony doesn’t always like being the youngest in his family, especially when Mom says that he is her baby. But he doesn’t mind when Dad says, “This is Anthony, the end of the string.”  He is surprised to meet a white-haired lady who te... Learn more

On a brisk autumn day, Mia and her family enjoy picking apples at a nearby orchard. When they haul the apples to the cider mill, Mia rides along. She watches the mill workers wash the apples and load the cider press. The cider drips into a t... Learn more

For many years an arrowhead lay hidden, buried in the soil of an Indiana farm. The Indian who had shot it was long forgotten. The generations of settlers who followed, chopping down trees and planting corn, never found it. Decades passed, an... Learn more

The doctor's voice on the phone was urgent. "Your baby's ultrasound shows a mass in her abdomen. Sarah Joy needs further tests right away." The butterflies in Miriam's stomach tumbled into a knot. What lay ahead for her tiny baby daughter?Be... Learn more

Timo Miller was kidnapped in broad daylight on a street in his hometown in Nicaragua, deported to the United States, and imprisoned for nearly eight months. His crime? Being a Good Samaritan in a situation where man's laws opposed God's laws... Learn more

Children aren't born with good manners. Home is where manners are first taught and practiced. In this story, Caleb learns that it is fun to share with others on his birthday. "Manners are homemade, and we want to make good ones at our house,... Learn more

Bridges Beyond is the reader for Reading 4. The stories are intended not only to keep the student’s interest but also to teach good character qualities. Illustrated with colorful paintings.Student exercises are provided in LightUnits (purcha... Learn more

This beautiful book highlights the genius of early men. Each two-page spread details their inventions, medical discoveries, architecture, and art by captivating essays, full-color photos, a basic timeline and globe that show where in time an... Learn more

At her home in England, Alice cares for Bristol just as a mother would. She gives him milk from a bottle, day and night. It is a lot of work to care for this orphaned lamb, but oh, what could be a better pet than a white woolly lamb with bro... Learn more

Goose bumps rise on Eli’s arms as he follows his friends into the anteroom for instruction for baptism at the Amish church in Stuarts Draft, Virginia. At fifteen, he is still Little Eli, and he sincerely wants to be a child of God. But his s... Learn more

Work and play merge together as Christopher watches Daddy build and deliver a mini barn for Mrs. Huffman, and recruits sister for a barn-building project of his own. If he is faithful in small things, Christopher knows he will be trusted wit... Learn more

Like other German cities, Krauter became a blacked out vacuum at night. But tonight Hans felt it was especially quiet. Something must be wrong.Finally Hans arrived at Felderstrasse 21. “Maria,” he hissed. No one answered. Heart pounding, Han... Learn more

Caleb isn't sure how to talk to a boy who cannot hear, but Daddy and Mama encourage him to use good manners. When Caleb is friendly, he finds something he has been wishing for. This is the fifth and final book in the Manners are Homemade se... Learn more

Caleb works hard to remember to say "please" and "thank you," and not to ask for candy when visiting the neighbors. His older brothers Andrew and Ben each have a treasure to show Daddy. I wish I could find a treasure, Caleb thinks. Then he f... Learn more

When Mr. Waverly comes home from the hospital, Caleb uses his homemade manners to show kindness and consideration to his elderly neighbor. A visit with Mr. Waverly helps Caleb find a name for his favorite kitten.This is the fourth book in th... Learn more

Calls to Courage is the reader for Reading 6. Stories of courageous men and women provide examples for students to follow. Selections are centered around five themes: So Many Things to Learn, Contentment, Courage, In All Thy Ways, and Respon... Learn more